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Boost for skills and research as Sheffield joins new Defence Universities Alliance 

The University of Sheffield is one of 35 universities across the UK to form new Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) to boost UK defence industry skills and support vital research into new defence technologies.
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Dark matter could resonate through a hidden fifth dimension, new theory proposes

The mysterious substance that binds galaxies together could naturally be ‘in tune’ with a hidden fifth dimension, according to a new University of Sheffield theory aiming to shed light on one of science’s biggest enigmas: dark matter.
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A University of Sheffield spinout company has addressed a critical bottleneck in MicroLED manufacturing that could make consumer electronics with the high-end displays, such as smartwatches, laptops and mobile phones, more affordable.

Next wave of display technology set to be unlocked by University of Sheffield spinout

Next-generation screen technology, capable of making smartwatch, PC and other consumer electronics’ displays more affordable and durable, is being pioneered by a University of Sheffield spin-out company.

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The University of Sheffield's Students' Union

University of Sheffield's Students' Union ranked best in the Russell Group in National Student Survey

The University of Sheffield has been recognised for the strength of its student experience in the latest National Student Survey (NSS), with its Students' Union ranked the best in the Russell Group.
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Arthritis drugs could be repurposed to help prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone

Drugs commonly used to treat arthritis may help to prevent breast cancer spreading to the bone, where it is incurable, new research from the University of Sheffield suggests.